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Jake

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I am a published author and a graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz (undergraduate) and George Washington University (graduate). I have extensive, practical experience in applying writing to the working world. During my academic career I was recognized with several awards, fellowships, and scholarships that acknowledged my achievement and dedication.

But it was not always so.

Truth be told, I struggled greatly through high school. This path taught me, on a personal level, that not every student learns the same way. Therefore, my approach to teaching and tutoring is centered around uncovering the unique challenges each student faces, and then helping them build a set of tools that will empower them to learn in any environment, whether that's high school, college, or the workplace.

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Jake’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree:University of California-Santa Cruz- Bachelor in Arts, Political Science, Community Studies

Graduate Degree:George Washington University- Masters, Political Management and Communication

Test Scores
GRE Verbal: 163
Hobbies

Writing, reading, music, baseball, hiking, cycling, history, art, community.

Tutoring Subjects
AP US Government
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
English
English Grammar and Syntax
Essay Editing
Fiction Writing
Government
Graduate Test Prep
GRE Analytical Writing
GRE Verbal
High School English
HSPT Language Skills
HSPT Reading
HSPT Verbal
ISEE Prep
ISEE- Middle Level
ISEE- Upper Level
Literature
Public Speaking
Social Studies
SSAT Prep
SSAT- Middle Level
SSAT- Upper Level
Test Prep
US History
Writing